Modernization
Inside USDA's Farmer-First Approach to Digital Transformation
The department is mixing technology with human-centered design to produce a better experience for its customers.
Modernization
CIA looks to partner with tech
With China gaining ground in high tech, the CIA sees industry partnerships as increasingly important.
Modernization
Logistics upgrade could follow Army modernization efforts
Army acquisition head Bruce Jette is looking to leverage modernization efforts including AI and automation to improve logistics.
Artificial Intelligence
Census Thinks a Clippy-Style AI Assistant Could Speed Up Security Authorizations
“It looks like you’re trying to get an ATO. Would you like help with that?”
Modernization
Procurement chiefs are watching the spread of RPA
RPA use across government "is exploding," a top procurement official said.
Digital Government
How the Veterans Affairs Department is ‘Hardwiring’ Customer Service into Everything
VA is on a mission to improve the veteran experience across every service it provides.
Digital Government
GSA Needs Help Filling Jobs at Technology Transformation Services
The administration is looking for vendors to recruit and vet candidates for technical roles and other “difficult to fill positions” at TTS.
Modernization
Railroad agency inks EIS services order
An independent agency that oversees railroad workers' retirement benefits signed a long-term contract for IT and telecom services under EIS.
Modernization
Why CIOs need a seat at the top table
Think of any mission-critical challenge facing any government organization today, and technology is invariably a part of the solution.
Podcasts
Critical Update: At Your Digital Service, Part 2
We talk with U.S. Digital Service project managers for a ground-level view of what it really takes to make innovation happen in government.
Modernization
There Is Too Much Stuff
The human brain can’t contend with the vastness of online shopping.
Artificial Intelligence
How the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Ditching Hand-coding Data
Using some DIY-attitude and machine learning tools, BLS figured out how to automate 85% of its survey workload.
Modernization
Transportation safety agency tees up regulations for driverless cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking at how to regulate self-driving cars.
Artificial Intelligence
OPM Offers Reskilling and Workforce Tools to Agency Heads
The Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to prepare for the workforce of the future.
Ideas
4 Steps to Managing Data During a Cloud Migration
Security doesn't have to be a sticking point.
Modernization
House Appropriators Take Aim at Some of the Pentagon’s Most Ambitious Tech Ideas
The new Congress is cold on many of the Pentagon’s most elaborate projects and plans.
Modernization
Study: Federal AI is a $1B market
A study from a leading trade group find that chief data officers are needed to help guide federal artificial intelligence efforts.
Modernization
Federal Acquisition Service Corrects IT Reseller Price Issues
The agency inspector general said the service took “appropriate corrective actions” to address price variances on Schedules.
Modernization
Pentagon Drops $75M To Beef Up Background Investigation's IT Environment
The Defense Security Service penned an OTA contract with Perspecta and several non-traditional vendors to build advanced capabilities and a secure DevOps environment.
Podcasts